Sweet Potato And Pear Soup

• 1-3/4 pounds sweet potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cubed
• 1-3/4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 large pears, peeled and sliced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup white grape juice
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

1. In a large saucepan, combine the sweet potatoes, water, 3/4 teaspoon salt and cinnamon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
2. Meanwhile, in another large saucepan, cook and stir the pears and onion in butter over medium heat for 5 minutes. Stir in grape juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir into the sweet potato mixture. Cool slightly.
3. In a blender, cover and puree soup in batches; return all to one of the pans. Stir in the cream, pepper and remaining salt; heat through (do not boil).

sweet potatoes, water, salt, ground cinnamon, pears, onion, butter, white grape juice, cream, white pepper

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/sweet-potato-and-pear-soup/ (may not work)